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A shed shortage: how can the logistics industry keep up with demand?

The logistics industry is booming. The continual rise of ecommerce and rapid expansion of Amazon has meant it is one of the few industries to enjoy sustained growth during the pandemic. Here Jim Connolly, the Strategic Development Director of CLS Risk Solutions, outlines the hurdles that must be overcome to satisfy an unquenchable thirst for […]

Posted by: Mark Flanagan

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Aberdeen Standard issues new shares to cash in on European logistics bonanza

The attractiveness of the global logistics market was once again reinforced today with the announcement of Aberdeen Standard European Logistics Income’s ‘non-pre-emptive’ issue of up to 18.45 million shares. The asset management giant (ASLI) is due to add its 15th warehouse development via a €28m acquisition in Poland. Once completed – expected this month – […]

Posted by: Mark Flanagan

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Abu Dhabi fund to commit billions to innovative UK projects

The Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund that specialises in innovative companies is reportedly set to invest £4bn in life sciences, technology, clean energy, health and infrastructure in the UK over the next five years. The $232bn Mubadala fund was set up by the oil-rich Emirate’s rulers to diversify its interests and has been increasingly targeting […]

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Acorn Homes secures £5.9m Paragon funding for development

Acorn Homes has secured a £5.9 million finance facility from Paragon Bank’s Development Finance division to support the development of 44 new apartments in Taunton, Somerset. The Firepool scheme is located on the Firepool Lock regeneration site and consists of 21 one-bed, 17 two-bed and six three-bed apartments. Work has commenced on the development and […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Addleshaw Goddard announced as UKREiiF Partner

At the inaugural UKREiiF event in Leeds between 17-19 May 2022, Addleshaw Goddard will be the event’s official Registration Partner. International law firm Addleshaw Goddard has thrown their weight behind the inaugural UKREiiF event by becoming the official Registration Partner. The partnership will see Addleshaw Goddard, which works with over 3,000 major businesses every year, […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Aldi Targets Expansion in London, Penzance, Bath, and More: £1.4bn Investment Plan Unveiled

Aldi, the renowned supermarket chain, has unveiled its ambitious £1.4bn expansion plan, spotlighting key locations across Britain where it intends to establish new stores. The supermarket behemoth, which ranks as the fourth largest in Britain, has witnessed a surge in its customer base, attracting approximately one million additional shoppers over the last year. Celebrating the […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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Align JV chooses unique onsite procurement solution to support HS2 construction

Align, the joint venture between Bouygues Travaux Publics, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, Sir Robert McAlpine, and VolkerFitzpatrick, a subsidiary of VolkerWessels that is delivering the Central 1 portion of HS2 Phase One, has chosen a next generation procurement delivery solution which can result in up to 70% reduction in carbon emissions previously caused by […]

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Alpha Real Capital acquires £86m energy portfolio

Real assets investment manager Alpha Real Capital has acquired Innova Energy, which has a solar energy portfolio totalling almost 62MW in the UK. The 17 PV projects, valued at £86m, are located across the UK and include extension and expansion rights. They generate about 540 gigawatt-hours of electricity a year, equivalent to powering 186,000 homes. […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Alternative Credit Fund launched by London CIV

UKREiiF attendee London CIV has announced the launch of its Alternative Credit Fund. The Sub-fund was launched this month with three seed investors. Initial Assets Under Management (“AuM”) for the Sub-fund is £398m. The Sub-fund’s objective is to seek a return of SONIA +4.5%, net of fees, which it is expected to achieve by investing […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Amazon pledges to invest £1.8bn into UK digital infrastructure

The news comes as demand for digital infrastructure continues to rise as well as to bolster the country’s infrastructure assets, doubling AWS’ total investment in the UK. As of 2018, AWS had three availability zones in its London Region, as well as various edge locations across the UK which are connected to the AWS region […]

Posted by: Nathan Spencer

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Announcement of £500 million funding partnership

LendInvest plc (AIM: LINV; “LendInvest” or the “Group”), the UK’s leading platform for mortgages, has announced a £500 million investment to fund part of its future mortgage originations for its Buy-to-Let and Residential Mortgage products from Chetwood Financial Limited. This new funding will further the growth of LendInvest’s Buy-to-Let business, which supports professional landlords, as […]

Posted by: Mya Driver

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